Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-12

Massachusetts, avenue, not far from Mr. Blaine's
mouse: just within the arched entrance an
the same material. Within the oak pam
eled nan are two antique carved chairs and
table OF fine carving, rich with age. Some
corner. seated In his study the Senator is sur
rounded by wall OF books mostly law books and
Ste ssate papers In discussing question that sug-
gests reference he can lay his hand on the book
ana point out the paragraph without delay.
Where the books leave room on the walls are hung
engravings, all in very plain frames. Grant, sum
ner, stanton, Cameron and Gladstone are there
Across two brass nails on the chimney rests a
double -oarreied shotgun. and on the mantel evil
IDENTIFY not as weapon Of defense or offense, but
as trophy, Is heavy revolver OF old pattern.
Inc senator ~ spoke very freely upon the public
held OF prophecy. He spoke first OF
THE FAILURES OF CONGRESS.
"Regardless of party, he said in substance, tone
who has the welfare of the country at heart must
feel disappointment at the condition in which pub
else who net se
to apply any epithets. l suppose they know the
wisdom OF their own action.
"under the Constitution" he said "the Senate
has no right to originate revenue legislation. The
power to collect revenues is expressly with the
House and it is held and properly, sol think, that
By design or otherwise the House failed to send us
any revenue measure, and you can see that we
were helpless. shall not attempt to locate the
blame. say merely that for the good OF the cOun-
try the condition of affairs is unfortunate. II
money should be constantly piling up in the Treas
ses WSa sSe result Res os RPeaa Pada out you
awhile all the money OF the country
would be locked up. There are two theories as to
responding expenditures or to have reduced
revenue. Certainly, however, an accumulating
surplus should be paid out as far as may be for
revenue OF the government not, perhaps to the ex-
tent some gentlemen believe would be proper, but
to considerable extent"
He referred to the failure OF provisions for nat
fonal defenses and other matters and to the un-
Seemly rush OF appropriation bills through the
the short comings OF the House, speaking with a
gentle irony OF the SenateS yielding TO the pres
sure GOT course he said, ''they won't do it any
ter to yield than to encounter the supposed evils
OF called session: did not agree with them, as
you know. think it would have been more pat
rotc to have given the bills proper consideration,
allowing them to go through the regular order,
1t belonged"
WHEN THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL WAS
SIGNED.
'1t is deplorable thing" he said, 'sbut those
who are responsible imposed upon their own ex-
ecutive Justification OF the record. 1t was not
known to him, believe, but it was ten minutes
signed the District Of &c Columbia ia % bill datins n It on on
the 81. They gave him the bill, and he took their
word for It and affixed his signature. If che Ques-
1t would certainly be decided that the signature
was illegal and the bill could not be a law. Not
Withstanding all that has been said to the con-
trary, there can be no doubt in the mind Of one
familiar with the law that the President has no
right 10 sign bill after Congress has adjourned.
II he ,,, does. his signature does not make
But he dated this bill On the Sd Of
March. don't know how that would be. It might
De required TO be proven that the date was er-
roneous BY correct time it was one or two
minutes to II O'Clock when the President reached
the Capitol: The Senate clock was set back, as
| tion-a thing did not permit to be done during
Inc Time presided, whatever else may have
"Will not all this have an effect on politics?'
81 think the people are intelligent enough to FIX
Ine responsibility @ and to correct the evil Any
man who has the good OF the nation at heart
musI deplore this mismanagement OF affairs"
COMMENTS ON MR.. CLRvELAND's ADMINISTRATION.
speaking OF the democratic administration, he
said: "ln all frankness must say do not think
IL mas been success. Whatever the desires and
been, 1t was impossible for them to follow out q
successful policy with the weight OF party SO
composed upon their shoulders With such a broad
neld OF administration the President must have
others to rely on for assistance; but placing
relance IN MS party must inevitably lead him
nnG S Inc m pressure OF the party
errors. All Presidents, perhaps, have made some
bad appointments, but none, think, have been
OOOiuyOu do OlOcu DIS uc HAS. III party composer
OF men who honestly believe that the interest
OF o. tne country demands that they should
have control OF afiairsI do not question their
1ustines the means, the party workers, the men
who have worked in the wards and bulldozed and
stuffed ballot boxes and claim the rewards are not
centage OF Mr.. Cleveland's appointees have been
either incompetent or improper persons; or, being
men he has selected without knowing anything
about them; others he has appointed upon the
| fdence. With some work table OF appointments
could be made, which would show an immense
proportion OF rascals. I do not say that 1t would
CleVelands predecessors were as often betrayed.
PULLED BOTH WAYS.
"He has been pulled both ways" the Senator
continued, ''between his civil service reform
pledges and the party pressure. Sometimes he
has appeared to hold to one and sometimes to yield
TO the other. He seems to stand half way between
| the two One day he has declared that q good
! official who was republican should not be dis
turbed At another time he has yielded to tremend-
GUS party pressure in something else. But there
are republicans still in Office, and think we
In the case or the preacher who was good four days
| In the week and went OF on q lark Tor two days,
we should give him credit for the good there is In
him."
THE PROSPECTS FOR 88.
'Do you think the democrats will renominate
him?" asked the reporter.
eyes. There is no one else they could run with
any chance OF success They cannot nominate
| anyone else and hope to succeed"
| fore?"
GAS between two evils they would vote for him
Though ne has not lived up entirely to what they
understood to be his promises they may not sex
how he could have done better with hts party, ant
| they may not see where they win md another
who would do as well"
What do you think Of the chances OF the re
publican party in 1857" asked the reporter.
"Believing that the republican party representa-
the pest principles OF government and having
conndence in the intelligence OF the people ami
their ability to discriminate, expect the repub
ncanS to be restored to power"
'That depends on the nominee does It not?
suggested THR STAR man.
Eyes. But having confidence in the wisdom Q
my party, think they are sure to nominate goo
man"
.Who are the prominent men now to the frontf
"Ah, excuse me, but do not care to speak q
that. Many things may happen within tW